Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 Conducted in Ladakh.

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In March 2025, the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, successfully organized the Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 at Atting Village, Zanskar (Ladakh).


      - The festival blended sports, culture, and tourism, providing visitors with an immersive experience of Ladakh's unique winter heritage against the stunning backdrop of Zanskar Valley.

      - The event was graced by Vikram Singh Malik, Administrative Secretary of Tourism, Culture, Youth Services & Sports, UT of Ladakh, as the Chief Guest (CG), and Punchok Tashi, Exe- Councilor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-Kargil), as the Guest of Honor.

     

Main Point :-   (i) The festival showcased an array of thrilling sports and cultural events, including yoga on snow, snow skiing competitions (short-distance, long-distance, and cross-country), traditional archery, yak and horse riding, and folk dance and music performances by students.

      (ii) The program featured captivating cultural performances by several Ama Thoqspa groups, highlighting the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Zanskar.


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